Madrid Province, Spain

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'We Cannot Stop Being the Voice for Those Who No Longer Have One.'

The Cholent in The Cholent · 26 Jun

In Seattle, a Jewish funeral facility in Seward Park suffered extensive damage from a fire, affecting its ability to perform the tahara ritual, pivotal in Jewish burial traditions.

0 Jewish Law Politics

What a 30-year-old fight over God can teach Reform Judaism about ordaining anti-Zionists

Rabbi Asher Knight in JTA · 15 Jun

Rabbi Asher Knight discusses a historical parallel in the Reform Judaism movement, grappling with boundaries of inclusion concerning God and now Zionism.

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The Fast-Changing Future for Jews in the West

Mijal Bitton in Future of Jewish · 21 May

Mijal Bitton, a scholar at the Maimonides Fund, explores the differing perspectives between Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews in the West regarding their experiences and aspirations.

0 Literature History

Cervantes, the Jews, and Spain Today

Ilan Stavans in Tablet · 24 Apr

The article explores the complex relationship between the famous Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes and Jewish themes, set against the backdrop of 17th-century Spain, a time when Jews faced significant persecution and expulsion.

0 Music Holocaust

In a forgotten 20th century masterwork, a Holocaust story from the perpetrator's perspective

Nina Siegal in Forward · 21 Apr

The Dutch National Opera presents Mieczyslaw Weinberg's powerful opera, 'Die Passagierin' (The Passenger), a compelling piece that explores the Holocaust from a former Nazi camp guard's perspective.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Ye concerts scrapped in Poland, Switzerland as backlash over antisemitic remarks continues

Grace Gilson in JTA · 20 Apr

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is facing significant backlash as international concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been canceled due to his past antisemitic remarks.

0 Politics Israel

Re-Zionization of the West

Dan Burmawi in Future of Jewish · 27 Mar

Dan Burmawi's essay discusses the vulnerability of Western civilization and Israel amidst rising Islamist and radical Leftist ideologies.

0 Politics Israel

Spain withdraws ambassador to Israel, widening diplomatic rift as Trump threatens to sever trade

Shira Bartov in Forward · 12 Mar

Spain's decision to permanently withdraw its ambassador to Israel marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations and highlights Spain's vocal opposition to the U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran.

0 Politics Israel

Spain withdraws ambassador to Israel, widening diplomatic rift as Trump threatens to sever trade

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 12 Mar

Spain has permanently withdrawn its ambassador to Israel in a symbolic protest against the U.S.-Israeli military actions in Iran, escalating a diplomatic rift.

0 Communities Jewish Law

I traveled from Israel to Spain to convert new Jews. A single ‘Sababa’ made me feel safer.

Rabbi Hayim Leiter in JTA · 3 Feb

Rabbi Hayim Leiter reflects on his experiences traveling from Israel to Spain to perform ritual circumcisions (brises) for converts amidst a politically charged atmosphere.

0 Sports Israel

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa says he wants to play an NFL game in Jerusalem

Joseph Strauss in Forward · 19 Nov 2025

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expressed interest in playing an NFL game in Jerusalem following the league's first game in Spain, which his team won against the Washington Commanders.

0 Food Culture

Pumpkin Pie with Hawaij Streusel

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 11 Nov 2025

Leah Koenig introduces a unique culinary twist on traditional pumpkin pie with her recipe for Pumpkin Pie with Hawaij Streusel.

0 Politics Ethics

The people trying to save the world are the ones destroying it.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 16 Oct 2025

In this critique of modern activism, Joshua Hoffman argues that many individuals and movements claiming to "save the world" are instead perpetuating moral confusion and distortion.

0 Politics History

Architects of Peace: Episode 1 - The Road to the Deal

People of the Pod · 28 Aug 2025

AJC Chief of Policy and Political Affairs, Jason Isaacson, recounts the long and complex path leading to the signing of the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel, the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco.

0 Culture Food

How many Junior’s cheesecakes can a Victoria waterlily hold? Now we know.

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 24 Aug 2025

In a lighthearted intersection of horticulture and Jewish culture, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden participated in the Waterlily Weigh-off, a quirky competition that measures the strength of lily pads by placing weights on them.

0 Food Culture

Leftover Legend

Sharona in Mishpacha · 12 Aug 2025

Blending traditional Shabbat leftovers into one hearty sandwich, this culinary creation combines brisket, farfel, and potato kugel for a comforting meal.

0 Communities Politics

Hamas wants more babies. Jews should too.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 19 Jul 2025

In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks led by Hamas, many young Israelis have expressed a renewed commitment to having more children, viewing it as essential for Jewish survival and national resilience.

0 Art Jewish Law

Ben Shahn was a radical artist — why didn't he want to be called a Jewish one?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 23 May 2025

Ben Shahn, an influential American artist born in Lithuania in 1898, is the focus of a retrospective at the Jewish Museum titled "On Nonconformity."

0 Culture History

Talk of the Table | This Passover, Try Inquisition Soup

Vered Guttman in Moment · 7 Apr 2025

In this exploration of historical Sephardic culinary traditions during Passover, Vered Guttman delves into the Inquisition records of Mara Das, a woman prosecuted for secretly maintaining Jewish customs.

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Not All Who Wander Are Lost—But I Didn’t Know That Yet

Asaf Peled in Hadassah · 26 Feb 2025

Raised in a Modern Orthodox family in Israel, Asaf Peled felt detached from Judaism as he questioned and wandered through Europe.

0 Literature History

Reclaiming Jewishness as Alterity: A Review of the New Translation of “Our Comrade, Avreml Broide”

Ben Lorber in Jewschool · 24 Feb 2025

The new English translation of "Your Comrade, Avreml Broide," originally penned by Ben Gold, offers an engaging look into early 20th-century American Jewish radicalism through the fictional journey of Avreml Broide.

0 Culture History

Spain’s Sephardi sounds

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Dec 2024

The article delves into the rich Jewish history of Córdoba, Spain, highlighting the enduring Sephardic legacy.

0 Politics Israel

The government should put its alliance with Israel above a foreign court

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Nov 2024

The article, authored by Keith Black, Chair of the Jewish Leadership Council, argues that the British government should prioritize its alliance with Israel over following the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to arrest Israeli leaders.

0 Politics Culture

Volatile Emotions

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 14 Nov 2024

Arielle Angel, Naomi Klein, and Hala Alyan discuss the role of emotions like grief and rage in the movement for Palestinian liberation and how these emotions intersect with political strategies.

0 Jewish Law History

For decades, a Jewish family has sought the return of their beloved painting — can the Supreme Court make that happen?

Forward · 17 Jan 2022

The protracted legal battle over a Nazi-looted painting by Camille Pissarro, valued at over $30 million, takes a pivotal turn as it reaches the United States Supreme Court.

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